Safari S265629 Large Mouth Bass,Green

• The largemouth bass is one of the most commonly hunted freshwater fish in the world;
• Largemouth bass are easily distinguished from the similar looking smallmouth bass and spotted bass by the size of their mouth, which extends beyond their eyes;
• Like all Safari figurines, this model was crafted to be detailed, true-to-life, and scientifically accurate;
• Largemouth bass are predominantly olive green, and have distinctive black spots along their side

Product Description Also known as the widemouth bass, bigmouth bass, and the black bass, the largemouth bass is one of the most commonly hunted freshwater fish in the world. Originally endemic to the United States, it is now widely distributed around the planet. Largemouth bass are easily distinguished from the similar looking smallmouth bass and spotted bass by the size of their mouth, which extends beyond their eyes. Hand painted and professionally crafted, this figurine is wonderful for an aspiring marine biologist looking to brush up their freshwater fish knowledge! Largemouth bass are predominantly olive green, and have distinctive black spots along their side. Standing 3 inches tall and 6.25 inches long, this model is a bit larger than a soda can resting on its side. Because of its popularity as a game fish, the largemouth bass has been introduced to many different bodies of water around the world. As a result, it has been classified as a highly impactful invasive species. In many regions it either out competes or preys upon the native wildlife. In fact, some scientists believe the largemouth bass is responsible for the extinction of the Atitlan Grebe. Safety Warning Not suitable for children under the age of 3 Box Contains 1 x IC Large Mouth Bass